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Gouda Cheese Purchased at Costco Linked to E.coli O157:H7 |
Gouda Cheese Purchased at Costco Linked to E.coli O157:H7
Multi-State OutbreakState health and Tri-County Health Department officials Friday warned consumers who purchased or sampled Dutch Style Gouda Cheese (Costco item 40654) at Costco locations that it has been linked to five-state outbreak of E.coli O157:H7 infections. Consumers who have any of this cheese should not eat it. They should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it in a closed plastic bag and place it in a sealed trash can to prevent people or animals, including wild animals, from eating it.
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Lunch meat sold at Walmart recalled |
For Immediate Release Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010
Tyson Recalls Deli Sandwiches Sold at Wal-Mart DENVER-Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled 380,000 pounds of deli meat that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.The meat from Zemco Industries in Buffalo, NY,wasmade into "Marketside Grab and Go" pre-made sandwiches that were distributed nationwide to Wal-Martstores, including Colorado stores. The sandwiches have expiration dates ranging from Aug. 20 to Sept. 10 and include Marketside Grab and Go Black Forest Ham, Italian Hero, Angus Roast Beef and Smoke House. The recall does not include any meat products from the self-service deli or in individual retail packages. State health officials advise consumers who may have the product to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.Eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis; however, listeriosis can cause a high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis also can cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly, persons with HIV infection or those undergoing chemotherapy. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the product.
The problem was discovered after a retail sample collected in Georgia tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Contact: Lori Maldonado Deputy Director, Communications
303-692-2028; Email:
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For Immediate Release Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010
Goya-Brand Frozen Mamey Pulp Recalled for Potential Salmonella ContaminationDENVER– Goya Foods, Inc., has recalled its frozen mamey pulp product as a precaution due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, including in Colorado, at Safeway, SmartCo, Liborio Markets and various smaller retail outlets. Mamey is a tropical fruit often used in smoothies.Produced in Guatemala, the product has a Goya label and comes in a 14-ounce plastic package with UPC code 041331090803. All production lot codes are being recalled. State health officials advise consumers to check their freezers and discard any remaining product. Salmonella is a foodborne bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.Consumers who have purchased Goya-brand frozen mamey pulp may contact Goya Foods’ Consumer Affairs Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, at 1-800-275-4692.
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Egg Recall August 16, 2010 |
For Immediate ReleaseMonday, Aug. 16, 2010
Several Egg Brands Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination DENVER- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Monday announced that Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling eggs produced by its farms on specific dates because of possible contamination with Salmonella enteritidis, a foodborne bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Eggs affected by the recall were distributed to food wholesalers, distribution centers and food service companies in Colorado, California, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The recall includes eggs packaged under the following brand names: Lucerne (Safeway Brand), Albertsons, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps.
The eggs are packaged in cartons containing six, 12 and 18 eggs with production date codes ranging from 136 to 225, and plant numbers 1026, 1413 and 1946. Production date codes and plant numbers can be found stamped on the end of each egg carton. The stamp begins with the letter P, followed by the plant number and then the production date code (for example, P-1946 223).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with state public health officials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service in an ongoing investigation of a nationwide increase of Salmonella enteritidis infection, including several related to the eggs.
Colorado epidemiologists noted that over the past two months there has been an increase in reported cases of this strain of Salmonella enteritidis. Historically, an average of seven cases of this strain are reported in Colorado during the months of June and July. However, in 2010, a total of 28 cases were reported in June and July. Some of this increase likely is linked to this egg recall and includes cases from a recent outbreak involving The Fort restaurant in Jefferson County. Nationally, the CDC is reporting more than a four-fold increase in reported cases.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased these shell eggs should not eat them but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis.
This recall involves shell eggs in shells only. Other egg products produced by Wright County Egg are not affected. Consumers with questions should visit www.eggsafety.org.
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Grand Lake, Grand County Hepatitis A Alert
Grand County Public Health announced that a case of hepatitis A in a food worker employed at two Grand Lake, Colorado restaurants, Sagebrush BBQ & Grill and Max & T’s Bar and Grill, has been confirmed. Both restaurants have had very good records of inspections in the past and both are cooperating in the investigation. There are no other confirmed cases of hepatitis A at this time.
People who ate at Max and T’s between July 26-30, or Sagebrush BBQ and Grill between July 24-Aug.3, may be at risk for developing hepatitis A and should receive an injection of immune globulin (IG) or hepatitis A vaccine within 14 days from the date they ate there. People who only consumed dessert or beverages at either restaurant do not need immunizations.
If you have received the hepatitis A vaccine series, you do not need to be revaccinated.
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